Fiery-tailed Avocet (Avocettula recurvirostris), John Gould The earliest record of the existence of this interesting bird will be found in the second volume of Swainson’s “Zoological Illustrations,” where a unique specimen, purchased by him at the sale of Bullock’s celebrated Collection, is figured and described. This illustration has been restored to its original vibrancy by enhancing colors and removing unwanted marks. A monograph of the Trochilidæ, or family of humming-birds was published between 1849 and 1887 by English ornithologist John Gould. This monumental work depicts and describes all the known species of hummingbirds at the time - comprising 418 lithographic plates and information on 537 species."